Photography

Zoe

Department Supervisor

Zoe started at Australia Zoo in June 2007. She is currently completing her final semester of uni. Once she finishes she will gain a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) / Diploma of Events Management. She hopes to use the skills she has learnt within the Zoo.

Zoe is a vegetarian. She loves all animals, especially her puppy Mick, named after surfer Mick Fanning.

Zoe loves every moment of working at Australia Zoo, especially all of the people she has met, and would not change it for anything.

Ben gets creative in our green screen studio.

Ben

Senior Photographer

Ben is another one of the true photo enthusiasts. If you ever want to know any specs on any camera or new technology this is the guy to talk to...he knows it all!

Ben is always out there striving to capture the most awesome photos possible, at work and out of work. And when he doesn't have his camera strapped around his neck Ben loves going to church, test-driving fast cars, travelling and playing sport- especially soccer!

Leigha relaxes with one of our cuddly koalas

Leigha

Photographer & Customer Service

Leigha begin working at Australia Zoo as a School Based Trainee back in December 2007, which was an amazing opportunity I received through her school.

"I love working in the happy and enthusiastic environment at Australia Zoo. In my spare time I love to ride horses, relax on the beach and munch on some chocolate."

Toni, enjoying some time with our Asian Elephants

Toni

2IC Photographer & Customer Service

Toni began working at Australia Zoo in April 2010, bringing 23 years of photography experience with her.

Toni's first visit to Australia Zoo was 30 years ago and loves how it has grown and what it stands for. Her favourite experience is to see Siam, Sabu and Bimbo walk past the photo lab. "I have to stop and watch, they are so majestic. I love them. Where you can work and have an abundance of animals pass by, it's awesome!"

Toni has a 13 year old Jack Russell that thinks she's human and almost is.

Jeremy kidding around with one of our gorgeous gators

Jeremy

Photographer & Customer Service

Jeremy is an Australia Zoo Entertainment veteran; joining the ranks way back in October 2004. Jeremy was the co-host of our Wildlife Warriors live entertainment show in honour of Steve Irwin in the world famous Crocoseum. He performed in front of an audience of up to 5,000 spectators daily.

Jeremy has witnessed many moments in the Crocoseum and has seen many smiling faces from all corners of the earth join as one to celebrate what is most important- Life.

In April 2013 Jeremy moved into the awesome photography department, where he can be found helping our patrons take home an unforgettable photo of their day with our gorgeous animals. You may also recognise Jeremy from Australia Zoo's Animal Diaries!

Bek wrestling Cameron the Croc!!

Bek

Photographer & Customer Service

Bek has been working at Australia Zoo since October 2007. In June 2009, whilst working, she went into early labour and had her first child; a beautiful baby boy.

After six months Bek returned back to work as she'd missed all the animals and taking photographs. It wasn't long before she had another little bundle of joy welcoming a girl the second time round. Bek really loves her job....and LOVES being a MUM!!

Anita loves animals, even visiting the Zoo on her days off work

Anita

Photographer & Customer Service

Anita started work here at Australia Zoo in late June 2007. She loves chatting and interacting with guests who visit the Zoo. Anita aspires to become a roving photographer.

Anita is a busy mum, who loves the outdoors and enjoys coming to visit the animals on her days off.

Kellie with one of our beautiful little red pandas.

Kellie

Photographer & Customer Service

Joining the Photography team in July 2009, Kellie has grown to love all the furry and scaly animals at the Zoo. Her favourites are the majestic tigers, cuddly koalas and cheeky red pandas.

Kellie is a movie and book buff so in her spare time, she loves catching the latest release movies, digging up old movies that she hasn't seen, or heading to the library to borrow a truck load of novels to read. She is also loves writing, going to concerts, the beach, and hanging out with family, friends and her partner, Rick.

You can find Kellie always smiling in our Magic or Wildlife Photo Studios ready to take photos of your animal encounters.

Zoe checks out the wildlife photo studio with Diesel

Zoe

Photographer & Customer Service

Zoe has joined our Photography team in Dec 2012 as a School Based Trainee and completing her Certificate II in Retail. In June 2014 she completed the Certificate II in Retail.

Her favourite animal here at the Zoo is our koalas because they are cute and cuddly.

Outside of work, Zoe can be found taking photos, hanging out with friends and family at the beach and playing with her dog.

Sarah gets acquainted with a furry friend in the photo studio.

Sarah

Photographer & Customer Service

After a long history in the hairdressing industry Sarah decided to change things up and follow her heart into the field of photography.

Sarah joined our photography crew in November 2012 and hasn't looked back as she regularly snaps koalas, gators and even birds in our wildlife photo studio.

Sarah loves taking photos and was thrilled to joined the Australia Zoo team.

Kez with one of our gorgeous gators!

Kezia

Photographer & Customer Service

Kezia joined the Zoo Crew early 2013, she loves animals and carries a camera everywhere she goes, so working in our photography department allows her to combine her two loves.Kez's favourite animals at the Zoo are the echidnas. She finds the way they walk absolutely adorable.Outside of work if Kez is not out and about trying to snap pictures of the native wildlife she'll be jamming away playing the guitar or drums.

Jess with Sabu.

Jess

Photographer & Customer Service

Jess has joined our fast paced photography team whilst undertaking study for a Certificate III in Retail in 2011. She has completed this cert and is now part of the awesome photography team.

Tania getting a cuddle from one of Australia Zoo's many gorgeous pythons!

Tania

Photographer & Customer Service

Tania received her first SLR for her 21st birthday, this is where Tania's Photography journey began.

As a girl she dreamt to one day work with animals, so when the opportunity for her to join the Australia Zoo photography team arose she could not resist.

"I love being here, it is truly a captivating place and I am so blessed to be able combined my passions for Photography, people and animals"

Tania's favorite animal at the zoo is the Komodo Dragon, she hopes to one day visit Indonesia's Lesser Sunda Islands and see these giant endangered monitors in their natural habitat.

Nikki started working at Australia Zoo in the Mooloolaba shop

Nikki

Photographer & Customer Service

Nikki started working at Australia Zoo in the Mooloolaba shop back in March 2007, she transferred over to our entertainment crew back in May 2010 and is now in our photography department.

Nikki is very enthusiastic about dancing and has been dancing since she was five years old. Apart from dancing, in her spare time Nikki enjoys hanging out with friends and family.

Her favourite animals at the Zoo are the giraffes.

Teagan

Teagan

Photographer & Customer Service

Teagan joined the Photography Crew in November 2014. Wanting a change from the bridal industry, she has certainly got that. Working in photography is different everyday. From helping our guests choose the best photo to taking shots of our awesome animals with guests, no two days are the same.

Outside of the Zoo, Teagan enjoys Horse Riding, and competing in padgents.

Ashleigh with one of our gorgeous Alligators

Ashleigh

Photographer & Customer Service

Ashleigh started within the Photography Department at Australia Zoo in Oct 2013. She has also just completed a journalism degree.

Ashleigh’s favourite animals are the Wombats because they are the boss. They bulldoze their way around.

One of Ashleigh’s most memorable animal experiences was in Thailand with the elephants.” One did a painting of some flowers and then walked right over and gave me the painting before it felt my entire face with its trunk”

Outside of the Zoo Ashleigh enjoys taking portraits and writing for feature articles, which have a travel/human interest.

Connor having a cuddle!!

Connor

Photographer & Customer Service

While still in School, Connor started with the photography Dept in Nov 2013. One of the best things he has done since working here is meeting and having a pat of the Rhino’s.

Gillian getting up close with one of our koalas.

Gillian

Photographer & Customer Service

Gillian started with the Photography Department in May 2014. After working in a retail environment with Myer for 11 years, one of those roles being Assistant Store Manager, it was Australia Zoo that enticed Gillian to give working with animals and the outside environment a go. Gillian brings with her a wealth of knowledge in Customer Service and will be a great asset to the department. "It is great to have the chance to meet people from all over the world while also experiencing our beautiful animals."

Gillian's favourite animal is the Dingo, as she has had encounters with these creatures on Fraser Island and just loves watching them at sunset on the beach.

Outside of the Zoo, Gillian enjoys cooking the produce out of her very own vegie and fruit garden.

The Departments

With thousands of visitors from all over the world passing through the gates daily, all team members understand the importance of making a lasting impression to our patrons. A job at Australia Zoo is more than a vocation, it's a lifestyle - just ask any of our team members. Australia Zoo employees love animals and conservation, have an exceptional self-drive attitude towards work and of course, wear the world famous khaki uniforms with pride! You just have to walk around the Zoo to feel the electricity in the air. The atmosphere creates an exciting experience for all visitors and a dream workplace environment for all employees.